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The Liberty Tribune 1881
MARRIAGES IN CLAY COUNTY MISSOURI

The following marriages appeared in The Liberty Tribune, Liberty, Clay County, 
Missouri during the year of 1881.  Some the marriages did not occur in Clay 
County.  The date of publication is shown prior to the listed item(s).

Jan 7, 1881:
A Happy Wedding.
“Two souls with but a single thought,
Two hearts that beat as one.”
The most brilliant society event of the winter came off at the Christian 
church, on the evening of Dec. 23d, when our young friends, Mr. Ed. Berkhead 
and Miss Katie B. Gordon, made the sacred vow of husband and wife.  The rights 
were solemnized by Eld. Longan, in the presence of more than five hundred 
friends.  The bride was attired in an elegant and costly trosseau.  The groom 
wore the conventional black.  The attendants were Miss Jennie Groom and Mr. 
James Bland; Miss Emma Clay and Mr. Ed. Miller; Miss Lizzie Noble and Mr. Frank 
Gordon, Jr.
The Church was not decorated, nor was there the least attempt at display or 
ostentation.  Its very plainness was an evidence of good taste on the part of 
those able to have it prepared in costly style.  After the ceremony the bridal 
party and the guests went to the residence of Judge W.F. Gordon, the bride’s 
father, where congratulations were extended.  A splendid repast was partaken of 
by all, the table being beautifully decorated and well supplied with everything 
an epicurian taste might suggest.  In the hall a large center-table stood, 
displaying the following nice and valuable presents, with compliments:
Elegant Watch and Chain, from the groom.  Silver Card Receiver and Boquet 
Holder, Miss Emma Clay.  Chamber Sett, Misses F.L. Gordon and J.A. Bland, Lamp, 
Miss Lizzie Noble, Rosebud Tea Sett, Mrs. W. Gordon, Pair Perfume Bottles, 
Misses Annie and Bertha Brining.  Toilet Sett, J.D. Thompson; pair of Vases, 
Miss Eva Bland; Perfume Case and bottles, J.E. Bradley; one dozen silver Knives 
and Forks, Mrs. A.N. Berkhead; pair of Vases, Charles Mosby; Gold Pen, Wm. H. 
Brining; pair of Towels, Little Lena; sett of silver Tea Spoons, Miss Ada 
Mosby; Lace Spread and Pillow Shams, Miss Jennie Groom; Paper Bracket, Miss Isa 
Oliver; dozen Napkins, Miss Belle Bland; Marseilles Counterpane, Aunt E. 
Gordon; celluloid Toilet Sett, Mr. A.N. Berkhead; half-dozen Napkins, Mrs. 
Brining; sett Tea Spoons, Ed. Miller; Linen Towels, Mrs. J. Mosby; Reclining 
Chair, A.S. Brown; Ottoman, Messrs. McGinniss and A.S. Brown; silver Cream 
Ladle, Mrs. A.P. Evans; Pin Holder and Pin Cushion, Mr. Hardesty.
The next evening a reception was given by Mr. and Mrs. A.N. Berkhead, in their 
newly-finished residence.  The rooms were crowded.  The parlor was a picture of 
grace and female beauty.  An excellent supper was served, and after enjoying 
the kind hospitalities of the evening, the guests took their leave.
Ed. is one of our best young men.  He is attentive to business, and possesses a 
strong sense of justice and right.  He has chosen for a wife a handsome lady in 
the city of the handsomest ladies.  Their friends wish them all the happiness 
that fancy has painted or the shadowy light of this life can give, and as they 
tread the leafy isle of the future, linked hand in hand, may the love of two 
hearts so fitly united never grow less tender and true, but ever charmed by the 
magic of their own metal harmonies, may they not forget Him who alike sends the 
tempest and the elysian breeze; that the home and shrine in and around which 
their dearest hopes are laid may both be sanctioned by earth with the blessing 
of heaven.

Married, in Independence, on the 22d ult., MR. R.S. Reese, a prominent merchant 
of St. Louis, and Miss Nellie Woodson, daughter of Judge Sam’l H. Woodson of 
the former place.  The wedding was a grand one in all its appointments, and the 
presents numerous, magnificent and costly.

Married, on Thursday evening Dec. 23, 1880, at the residence of Mr. Thomas F. 
Kidd, by Rev. Asa N. Bird, Mr. A.C. Kidd and Miss Lila Foley – all of Clay co.

Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, Dec. 23, 1880, by Rev. Dr. 
Quarles of Lexington, Mr. J.A. Smith, of Clay county, and Miss Alice Green, of 
Clinton.

Married, in Centralia, Mo., on the 19th ult., Mr. F.H. Williams, of the 
Columbia Branch railroad, and Miss Jessie Singleton, daughter of John T. 
singleton.  The accomplished bride is a granddaughter of Mrs. Ready, of this 
city, and a niece of Mrs. Major Lightburne.

Jan 14, 1881:
Orange Blossoms.
The Liberty (Mo.) Tribune of a recent date contains the marriage notice of Mrs. 
Bettie Chambliss Roy, of Louisville Kentucky, to Mr. Lewis P. Gray, of Liberty, 
Missouri – the same occurring at the residence of the bride’s father, Rev. A.W. 
Chambliss, D.D., in the place last named.  We extend to the newly married 
couple our sincere congratulations – wishing them meanwhile a world of 
connubial bliss.  The bride of the occasion is splendidly educated and 
possesses many a charm of mind and form.  AT the time of her marriage she was 
the widow of the late lamented Col. W.D. Roy, a man of great nobility of 
character and highly distinguished as a Mississippi Democratic journalist, than 
whom none were ever more true to his party, or more worthy of its best 
considerations.  Again we wish the newly married couple a happy and prosperous 
career. – Yazoo City (Mississippi) Herald.

Jan 21, 1881:
The cards were out some days ago for the marriage on the 19th, of Miss Lizzie 
Ely, of Carrollton, and Guerdon G. Parry, of St. Joseph.

Jan 28, 1881:
Married, at Haynesville, Jan. 20th, MR. M.F. Lucas, of St. Joe., and Miss Iola 
Gee, of Haynesville.

Feb 4, 1881:
Married, at the residence of N.R. Boyer, Mr. Daniel Connelly to Miss Jennettie 
Boyer, on Jan. 27th, 1881, Esquire L.G. Hopkins officiating.

Married, in Clinton county, on the 20th inst., by Elder G.B. Waller, Mr. H. 
Wallace Smith and Miss Maggie E. Waller.  

Feb 11, 1881:
On Wednesday evening, February 2nd, 1881, at the residence of Mr. David Lynch, 
near Missouri City, Mr. Peter Rice and Miss Frankie Lynch, were married by Rev. 
Asa N. Bird.  Attendants, Mr. Neale McGinnis and Miss Ella Lynch.

Married, in Holt, onteh 26th inst., Mr. A.P. Cutler, Jr., and Miss Fannie 
Dever, of Barnesville.

Feb. 18, 1881:
Married, at the Christina church on Thursday night, by Eld. D.M. Grandfield, 
Mr. William W. Bratton to Miss Sallie Wilmot.

Feb 25, 1881
Married, at the residence of Mr. Daniel Lamb, near Carpenter’s Store, Clinton 
county, Mo., February 16th, by Rev. Asa N. Bird, Perry N. Rexroad, Esq., and 
Miss Lydia C. Lamb.  Attendants – Mr. George W. Gentry and Miss Katie L. 
Shackleford.

Harlem:
Mr. Willie I. Williams and Miss Fannie Berry, daughter of Mr. M.B. Berry, were 
married at the residence of the bride’s father, a few miles from this place, 
last Wednesday.  Mr. Williams now has a charming lady for his wife and may 
consider himself a lucky man, while Miss Fannie has an honest, upright 
husband.  The best wishes of a host of friends are with the young couple.  May 
their lives flow as peacefully as a gentle stream.

Mar 4, 1881:
Married, Feb. 24th, 1881, near Mexico, Mo., by Elder Priest, Mr. W.R. Price, of 
Clay county, Mo., to Miss Kate Dudly, of Audrain county, Mo.
The Tribune acknowledges the receipt of a bountiful supply of delicious cake.
We congratulate the groom especially on his last and best move, and trust their 
lives may be prosperous and happy, and their pathway strewn with flowers.
“Thus may their lives glide gently by,
No buried hopes regretting
And, like the sun of Summer’s sky,
Shine brightest at their setting.”

Married, on Wednesday eve., Feb. 23d, 1881, at the residence of Mr. Wm. Hymer, 
by Rev. Asa N. Bird, Mr. Luellyn Dresslaer an Miss Cinda Hymer.  Attendants – 
Eugene Dresslaer, Esq., and Miss Nettie Hymer.

Married, on the 1st of March, at the residence of the groom , by Elder J.C. 
Caldwell, Mr. Thomas Kidd, Sr., and Mrs. Mary A. Brown, late of Kansas.

Mar 11, 1881:
From Mitchell School House.
Married, near here, on Feb. 23d, Miss Lizzie Henson and Mr. Joseph Ecton.

Marriage Notices.
Britt: Wade – Married, near Kearney, Mo., February 22, 1881, by Rev. H.T. 
Leeper, Thomas J. Britt and Miss Mary A. Wade – both of Clay county Mo.

Gentry: Mitchell – Married, near Gosneyville, Mo., March 6th, 1881, by Rev. 
H.T. Leeper, John H. Gentry an Miss Ida L. Mitchell – both of Clay county, Mo.

Bernard: Bainbridge – Married, in Gosneyville, Mo., March 3rd, 1881, by Rev. 
C.W. Watts, Douglas Bernard and Miss Mollie Bainbridge.

Gentry” Gentry – Married, March 8th, 1881, at the residence of the bride’s 
father, Pleasant Gentry, Esqr., of Clinton county, Mo., by Rev. C.W. Watts, Mr. 
James Gentry of Verseilles, Ky., and Miss Ida P. Gentry.     

Kearney Items:
Married, March 6th, at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. Wm. M. Brown, 
in Kearney, by Rev. J.M.P. Martin, Mr. Price Neff and Miss Bettie Brown.

Mar 18, 1881:
Pratherville Items:
The friends of Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell were invited to attend on Wednesday 
evening, 9th inst., the marriage of their daughter, Miss Frankie, to Mr. Brown, 
of Caldwell county, and at 8 o’clock the happy pair were united in the bonds of 
matrimony by the Rev. Mr. Pollard, and after the many congratulations, they 
were invited to the dining hall, where a bountiful repast was partaken of with 
a keen relish by all.  It was a very pleasant affair, and we wish them a bright 
and cloudless future.

Mar 25, 1881:
Married, March 22, 1881, by N.B. Bush J.P., of Gallatin Township, Clay county, 
Mo., Mr. John a. Howard, to Miss Nancy M. Snowden – All of Clay county.

Apr 8, 1881:
From Breezy Hill:
Mr. doc. Williams was married to Miss Belle Brooks, daughter of Mr. Samuel 
Brooks, week before last.  May their future lives be as pleasant as their past.

Harlem Haggiss:
Married, in Harlem, last Sunday, by Esquire Murray, Mr. J. enlett to Mrs. 
Duval, all of this city.
And now, Enlett ‘em alone,
Or the Duvall will get you, I know;
Can’t a fellow get married, I wonder,
Without so much bother and show?

Miss Josie V. Wright, the brilliant and accomplished daughter of Judge Foster 
P. Wright, of Clinton, was married to Hon. Chas. A. Pallock, of St. Louis, on 
Monday evening, at the Episcopal church in Clinton.

Apr 15, 1881:
Married, on the 24th of March, at the residence of the bride’s father, Frank 
Henshaw, Esq., by Eld. G.L. Black, Mr. John W. Pickett, of Clinton county, to 
Miss Katie Henshaw of Clay.

Apr 22, 1881:
A quiet marriage occurred at the residence of Rev. Mr. Bird, on Thursday of 
last week, April 14th – Mr. Jas. R. Withers being the happy bridegroom, and 
Miss Virdie S. Atkins, daughter of Mr. J.S. Atkins, the happy bride.

Married, in this county, on the 14th inst., Mr. Josiah Wilson and Mrs. Wysong.  
The bride and groom are each aged 83 yrs.

Missouri City Items:
Married, on Thursday, 14th, inst., at the residence of the bride’s father, by 
Rev. Asa Bird, Mr. James Withers Jr., to Miss Atkins.

Apr 29, 1881:
Nuptial Happiness.
Married, on Thursday evening, April 21st, at the residence of the bride’s 
parents, by Rev. Mr. Perkins, Mr. Wm. T. MeIlvain and Miss Alice Chanslor.
The cake is sent to the editor through the hands of “Lost Cause,” who looked at 
it, but didn’t take any.
“-------may the union of young hearts
So early and so well begun,
Like sea and shore, in all their parts
Appear as twain, but beat as one.”

Married, at the residence of Judge Wm. f. Gordon, on Thursday evening, April 
21st, by Eld. A.B. Jones, R.A. Melone, Esq., of Kansas City, and Miss Isa 
Oliver, of this city.

Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, John W. Collins, Esq., on 
Thursday evening, April 21st, by Rev. H.M. Richardson, Dr. W.H. Buckley and 
Miss Mollie Collins, all of this city.
Cake received.
“May love his golden chain entwine
Forever round these happy hearts;
May life to them be hope divine,
And sweetest faith that God imparts.”

Married, at the residence of Mr. E.M. Poe, near Missouri City, on Thursday, 
April 21st, by Rev. Asa N. Bird, Mr. M. Clay Foley and Miss Maggie C. Poe.  
Attendants – Dillard Foley, Esq., and Miss Mary Atkins.

May 6, 1881:
Pro. Proctor’s Bride.
St. Joseph, May 3. – This afternoon at four o’clock Prof. Richard a. Proctor, 
the great astronomer, and Mrs. Sallie Crowley were made man and wife by Rev. 
Dr. Runcie in Christ Church.  The church was crowded from pit to gallery.  
After the ceremony a reception took place at the residence of the bride’s 
father, Charles N. Thompson, at which a host of our best and most prominent 
people were present.  The list of presents was large, and embraced many 
articles of great beauty and much value.  The newly wedded pair left on the 
7:30 Hannibal train for Chicago and the East.  They will go to New York and on 
the 1st of June sail for Europe.  They will return next fall and then start on 
a tour around the world.

On Thursday, April 28th, Mr. Geo. W. Frick, having secured the services of Rev. 
Mr. Bird, repaired to the residence of Mr. Thos. Liggett, and in a short time 
he and Miss Mollie C. Liggett were united in the bonds of wedlock.

May 13, 1881:
Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. A.G. Conner, near Ridgle, 
on the 21st of April, by Eld. Longan, M.N.T. Thorp, of Clay county, to Miss 
Lizzie Conner.  Attendants, Mr. C.L. Chin and Miss Bettie Shafer, Mr. George 
Rolerst and Miss Louella Silvey. – Platte City Landmark.

Holt Items:
The greatest social event of the past week has been the marriage of Will. O. 
Greason, Esq., and Miss Maggie Fitch, which event took place at the home of the 
bride’s parents, on Thursday, 5th inst., where in a few brief moments of time 
the twain were made one flesh.
“Two souls with but a single thought,
Two hearts that beat as one.”

Missouri City Items:
Married, in this city, April 3d, Mr. Samuel Marr and Miss Belle Lane.

From Claytonville.
Married, Mr. Josiah Wilson to Mrs. Wysong.  Their ages to combine them, is 164 
years, and have been married six times.  
Mr. Wm. McIlvain to Miss Alice Chanslor.

May 20, 1881:
Married, by Rev. Mr. Lynn, on the 12th inst., in Clay county, MR. Chas. 
McKarnin to Miss Mary Weber – all of Clay.

Missouri City Items:
Married in this city Wednesday eve., at 7 o’clock by Eld. Lynn of Liberty, Mr. 
Wesley Bratton and Miss Sallie Holbert.

May 27, 1881:
Married, May 4th, 1881, in Pulaski county, Georgia, Mr. Gus Warren, aged 
fifteen years, to Mrs. Martha Hair, aged fifty-five.  There’s lilac blossoms 
and sere winter leaves for you.

Married, in this city on Thursday the 19th of May, 1881, by Rev. H.M. 
Richardson, Maj. Ed. D. Miller, to Miss Sallie Rouse, daughter of Mr. E. Rouse –
 all of this city.  The accomplished bride has done herself infinite credit in 
the selection of a new name.

Jun 10, 1881:
Married, in Cameron, on the 26th ult., by Rev. W.R. Rothwell, Mr. J.N. Berkley 
and Miss Belle Stevens.

Missouri City Items:
Married near this city Sunday June 5th by Eld. Byron Waller, Mr. Lee Burris to 
Miss Mattie Tull.

Jun 17, 1881:
They will get married!  It has been the case ever since I was a child – long 
years ago.  Miss Mattie Tull is quite a romantic young lady, and when Mr. 
Burris proposed that they would make a finale of their romantic career by a 
metamorphosis, why, she did not object, and now it is Mrs. Lee Burris, and 
while we lament the loss of one so much loved, we must bear in mind that Lee 
has won the treasure, and will not further complain.  We extend to them our 
wish that their years may be years of devotion, happiness and success.

Jun 24, 1881:
Married, on Sunday last, MR. Jacob Ebertz to Miss Crow.  Long may they live; 
happy may the be.

From Claytonville:
Married, on June 15th, Mr. Andrew Baldwin to Miss Dagley.  Other parties are 
hurrying before the new law goes into effect.  

Jul 1, 1881:
Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, June 23d, 1881, by Rev. A.H. 
Davis, Moses L. Goodman and Miss Permelia J. Crowley, all of Ray county.

Jul 8, 1881;
Married, near Liberty, on Thursday evening, June 30th, 1881, by Rev. J.P. 
Foreman, of Plattsburg, Mr. Joseph E. Field and miss Anna M. Griffith, daughter 
of the late James A. Griffith.

Jul 15, 1881:
From Breezy Hill.
Married, one day last week, Mr. James Fay to Miss Lizzie Cavanaugh, both of 
Clay county.  May they be prosperous and happy through life’s journey.

Jul 22, 1881:
Woodland Items:
On the 12th inst., Mr. Ben. Atchison, of Clinton, led to the altar Miss Ellen 
Trumbo, Rev. A.N. Bird officiating.  It was so arranged that your correspondent 
could not go, but it was our pleasure to partake of some of the sweets which 
were sent us, and, after picking my teeth, I return many thanks and wish them a 
long and happy life, and that this quickly formed match may be one whose blaze 
of matrimony was kindled with sparks of unchangeable confidence and pure love.

Jul 29, 1881:
Married, on Friday, July 22d, 1881, Mr. Reuben Shelton and Mrs. F. Shelton.

Married, on Monday July 25th, 1881, by Rev. H.M. Richardson, Mr. Wm. T. Hicks 
and Miss Jane Warmouth.

Married, on the 20th inst., L.G. Hopkins, Esq., and Miss Sallie Reed.  The 
Tribune wishes much happiness.

Missouri City Items:
Married in this city at the residence of the bride’s mother on last Wednesday 
even., July 20th, Mr. Lewis G. Hopkins to Miss Sallie Reed.  Eld. Jos. Walker 
officiating.

Aug 5, 1881:
From Claytonville:
Married – Wm. Warren to Miss Emma Best; Mr. George Clemmons to Miss Poe; Mr. 
George Sturgis to Miss Helen Cravens; Mr. Wm. Hicks to Miss Jane Warmouth all 
of Clay county.

Marriage licenses granted by Recorder Collins this week: Martin Tomplekins and 
Miss Elvira Shipman.

Aug 19, 1881:
Married, at the residence of the officiating minister, W.H. Shannon, in Platte 
township, Aug. 15th, Mr. John W. Youtsey, of Daviess co., Mo., and Miss Sarah 
M. Lay, of Clay county.

Married, August 15th 1881, by Justice Howard, Mr. David smith, Jr., and Miss 
Nannie J. Harman, all of Clay county.

Recorder Collins issued, this week, marriage license to John William Youtsey 
and Sarah Margaret Lay, all of Clay county.

Sep 23, 1881:
St. Joseph, Mo., Sept. 16. – John d. Finney and Miss Mary E. Griffin were 
married here today.  The bride recently sued Finney for seduction and breach of 
promise, asking $20,000 damages and obtaining $7,500.  The damages were 
recently compromised for a nominal figure, and the case in which a new trial 
had been granted dismissed by her attorneys.

Recorder Collins granted marriage license, since our last issue, to Mr. Ollie 
Rose, of Maysville, DeKalb county, Mo., and Miss Enna Mitchell, of Missouri 
City.

Oct 7, 1881:
Married, near Lathrop, Mo., Sept. 22d, 1881, by the Rev. M. Forman, Mr. T.J. 
Denny and Miss Elvira Brooking, all of Clinton county.

Married, by N.B. Bush, J.P., on Sept. 29th, 1881, Mr. Thomas J. Lilley to Miss 
Mary Jane Embrey, daughter of James W. Embrey, all of Clay county, Mo.

Married, near this city, on the –th inst., Mr. J.A. Davis, of Vernon county, 
and Miss Sue Annie Ligon, daughter of Mr. Leonard Ligon, of this county.

The following marriage licenses have been issued during the past two weeks:
Jacob Forest and Bettie Creek; Sam;l A. Pence and Fannie P. Anderson; J.A. 
Davis and Sue Annie Ligon; Jos. J. Broadhurst and Maggie A. Johnson; Charles 
Mosby and Jennie Groom; J.C. Soper and Susan F. Christy.

Oct 21, 1881:
Marriage licenses have been granted by Recorder Collins during the past ten 
days, to the following parties:  Jas. D. Halferty and Alice Barger; R.H. 
Henderson and Nannie B. Askew;  John H. Sage and Ella N. Harris; L.M. Priest 
and Annie Belle Dooley; J.F. Sparks and Mrs. Maggie Foley;  Daniel Stewart and 
Emily Jane Rhodus; E.J. Jennings and Ella Berkley.

Nebo Items:
Last Wednesday was the 25th anniversary of the marriage of MR. and Mrs. Henry 
Irmiger.  Notwithstanding the almost constant rain during the day, by 5 
o’clock, the appointed time for supper, quite a number of relatives and friends 
had gathered in to celebrate the silver wedding of the estimable couple.  All 
present enjoyed the evening.  Mr. and Mrs. Irmiger enter the second quarter 
century with bright prospects, good health, and sufficiency of this world’s 
goods.

Nebo Items:
On the 2d inst., Mr. J.L. Rea, son of Hon. d. Rea, of Savannah, was married to 
Miss Tillie Weber, one of Nebo’s fairest daughters.  ‘Twas hard to part with 
Tillie, but when we think that it was Joe who wooed and won, “sich is life,” 
anyhow, we say, “take your treasure, and may joy and happiness be yours.”  They 
leave tomorrow for their home in Andrew county.

Oct 28, 1881:
Missouri City Items:
As announced a short time since by your correspondent, that a wedding was on 
foot, early last week invitations began to float around promiscuously, 
requesting the presence of the fortunate at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. L.F. 
Robinson, last Thursday eve., at 8 o’clock, to witness the marriage of their 
youngest daughter, Miss Pattie, to Mr. James L. Foley, Jr.  Accordingly, long 
before the hour, their friends began to congregate, and exactly at the 
appointed hour the contracting parties, attended by Misses Luella McClelland, 
Nettie Robinson and Mollie Gilmer, escorted by Messrs. Luther Bell, Thomas 
Owens and James Bell respectively, halted in front of Eld. Jos. Waller, of 
Kansas City, who had been duly summoned for the special occasion, and the 
hymenial knot securely tied, by a beautiful land imposing ceremony; after 
congratulations had passed around, and excellent repast was served which added 
greatly to the pleasure of the evening.  Two table sin the parlor groaned under 
the extensive load of handsome presents to the happy couple, some of which we 
give below:
J.H. Robinson sett of silver knives and forks, Nettie Robinson an elegant 
silver castor, Miss Anna Robinson a handsome silver pickle castor, Luther Bell 
an elegant silver butter dish, Mr. Richard Henshaw sett of frosted goblets, 
glass orange jelly, and cup and saucer to each, Mr. and Mrs. R.G. Gilmer 
frosted glass sett, Messrs. James Bell, Al. Wert, T.T., Owens and J.B. 
Hutchison elegant clock, Mrs. L.F. Robinson counterpane, Miss Rebecca Bell 
frosted cake stand, Miss Mollie Gilmer beautiful glass pitcher, Mr. I.W. Foley 
elegant lamp, John Foley, and Erskine Bell sett china cups and saucers, Miss 
Fannie Fritzlen, sett of desert plates.  Mrs. W.M. Simmons sett dinner plates, 
Mr. W.M. Simmons to bride, silver comb, Mr. T.B. Gill dressing toilet sett, 
Miss Lou Robinson large float stand.  Pair of pickle stands by a lady friend, 
Mrs. Jennie Campbell, dozen fine linen napkins, James and Frank Campbell, 
pickle stand.    

Marriage license has been issued to the following parties during the last week: 
Walter W. Arnold and Amanda Jeffres; Charles H. Ashley and Emma G. Brown; 
Jospeh C. Cranbury an Sarah Jacobs; James Lane and Ellen Kilgore; Eli Warmoth 
and Sarah Belle Rogers.

Nov 4, 1881:
Miss Sallie A. Holmes (late of this city) and Mr. Samuel B. Fair, of Maryville, 
Mo., were married on Thursday evening, 27th October 1881.

Married, near Kearney, in this county, on Nov. 2, 1881, by Elder Wm. Warren, 
Mr. Walter W. Arnold, and Miss Amanda Jeffrees, all of Clay county.

Carroll Items:
The long-looked-for wedding over at last – that of Mr. Nathan Rice and Miss 
Susie Knock, yet we may be a little late in announcing it.  As I have not seen 
an account of the grand reception given them by his father, ‘twould hardly be 
justice to pass it by unnoticed.  Owing to the condition of the roads, all that 
were invited were not present.  Yet enough were there to have a good time.  
Everything that can tempt the appetite was spread before them, and indeed 
everything “went merry as a marriage bell.”  Many thanks for our share of the 
cake.  

Nov 11, 1881:
Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, on Sunday Nov., 6th, 1881, by 
Eld. J.W.D. Hunt, Mr. Wyatt P. Tuley, of Clay co., Mo., to Miss Lee Rone, of 
Ray county, Missouri.

Recorder Collins has issued marriage license to the following parties during 
the past two weeks:  J.H. Hudgens and Bettie Wells; Stillman Truax and Anna 
Griffith; James A. Brooks and Sue B. Vance; Josiah Pence and Lou Robinson; 
William Cosley and Minnie Bruce; Henry Johnson and Cora Belle Kimmel; Warner W. 
Jesse and Mary E. Gregg.

Nov 18, 1881:
Missouri City Items:
a novel wedding took place last Sunday afternoon in our city, being the 
marriage, by Eld. D.M. Grandfield, of Mr. John Roberts, of Excelsior Springs, 
to a Miss Miles, of Ray county, the couple remaining in a buggy during the 
ceremony.

From Barry:
Another wedding in our midst, and this time it is our jolly friend, Wm. W. 
Woods, to Miss Martha Cox, Rev. T.P. Haley officiating.  May peace, prosperity 
and happiness accompany them through a long and useful life.  No cards.

Married, on the public highway, near W.L. Watkins’ mills, while seated in their 
carriage, on the 27th day of October, 1881, by T.M. Gash, J.P., Mr. Eli 
Warmouth to Miss Sarah Belle Rogers, all of Clay county, Missouri.

Bethel Items:
Mr. Fred Bauman was married to Miss Mary Smith on the 10th inst., at the 
bride’s homoe near Great Bend Kansas.  

Nov 25, 1881:
Marriage license issued during the past two weeks:  Barney Manley and Mary 
Collins; John W. Wears and Martha S. Walker; T.M. Berry and Mollie Williams; 
Henry M. Arnold and Maggie B. Wallis; J.M. Weems and Bettie H. Compton; G.E. 
Mooney and Ella M. Mott; P.H. Smith and Annie Rice.

Happy Hearts.
The Kansas City Mail, of 18th says: - Yesterday afternoon at the residence of 
the bride’s mother, Mrs. Mary Compton, eight miles from this city in Clay 
county, the ceremony, which joined the hands, hearts and lives of Miss Bettie 
Compton and Mr. Mason Weems, of Houston, Tex., was performed by Rev. Cameron 
Mann, of Grace Church, in the presence of friends, many from Liberty and this 
city being present.  The happy young couple left last evening for a visit to 
friends in Peoria, Ill., after which they will leave for their future home in 
Houston, Texas.  Very many handsome presents were received by the bride, as 
testimonials of the high esteem and love of her friends.

Acme Items:
Mr. Thomas Berry and Miss Mollie Williams have retired from the ranks of single 
life and together have taken their abode in matrimony’s enchanted castle.  May 
they never regret their venture.  We also report the marriage of Miss Bettie 
Compton to Dr. Mason Weams, of Houston, Texas.  They left immediately for their 
Southern home.  Much joy attend them.

Married, on the evening of the 17th, at the home of the bride’s father, by Rev. 
W.R. Rothwell, Mr. Henry W. Arnold and Miss Maggie B. Wallis, daughter of Benj. 
Wallis, Esq. – all of Clay county.

Dec 2, 1881:
On Wednesday morning 23d Nov., Geo. E. Mooney, Esq., having notified Rev. Asa 
N. Bird to meet him at the Widow Mott’s near Holt, was united in wedlock to 
Miss Ella M. Mott.

Peace-Miller.
For several days cards of invitation have been out for the wedding of Mr. W.S. 
Peace, of Blue Mills, Jackson county, Mo., and Miss Mattie Miller, of Liberty.  
Mr. Peace is a former student of William Jewell College, where he graduated 
with many honors.  The wedding has been the topic of conversation ever since, 
and on last Wednesday evening, at 8 o’clock, the event was celebrated in the 
spacious parlors of the residence of the bride’s mother, Mrs. Ann Miller, Rev. 
B.F. Tutt officiating.  the number of guests present was very large, an a 
regular old-time hospitality was so cordially extended that every one felt 
better by having been there.  There were no attendants.  After the ceremony the 
bridal party and guests repaired to the dining room where an elaborate marriage 
feast was spread.  The merry party enjoyed themselves until a late hour, when 
each left for his or her home, with many wishes for the happiness and success 
of the happy bride and groom.
An elaborate and elegant display of presents was made on a large table in the 
parlor.  The following is a complete list:
Mother of bride, $1,000.
Groom, Silver Water Set.
Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Anderson, Silver Castor.
Dr. E.H. Miller and wife, Silver Fruit Basket.
Dora B. Miller, Silver Card Receiver.
Master Miller Anderson, Chair Tidy.
W.H. Newlee and wife, Library Lamp.
R.G. Newlee, Perfumery Casket.
Miss Lizzie Ross, Fruit Stand, (hand painted).
Mr. M. Miller and sister, Statuary.
L.W. Newman, Handkerchief, and Glove Cases, well filled.
W.N. Brining, silver Forks.
Miss Bertha Brining, Silver spoons.
Miss Flora Albright, Toilet Set.
E.D. Miller and wife, Toilet Case.
A.S. Brown and wife, Water Set.
D.J. Ford and sisters, Perfumery Bottle.
Messrs. Arnold, Shelton and Buchanan, Cut Glass Perfumery Bottles.
Messrs. Bruce and Thomas, Vases.
Miss Lula DeBerry, Perfumery Bottles.
Miss Anna B. Force, Silver Card Receiver.
Mr. and Mrs. Mason, Hand painted Picture, and Easel.
Mr. George Peace, Dressing Case.
Miss Emma Peace, 1 pair vases.
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Wymore, 1 Set Silver Forks.
Mr. and Mrs. Goldman, a set of Majolica.
Mrs. Rothwell, Pair of Brackets.
Mr. Stogdale and wife, Silver Candle Sticks.

Marriage Licenses:  Isaac Allen and Mrs. Louisa Lingenfelter.

Dec 9, 1881:
At the residence of the bride’s mother, near Gower, in this county, on the 30th 
ult., by Rev. M.B. Chapman, Dr. W.C. James, of Lawson, Ray county, Mo., and 
Miss Fannie Tillery, of this county. – Plattsburg Lever.

Dec 16, 1881:
the following marriage licenses have been granted the past two weeks:
J.O. Shouse and Mary J. Wharton; Jeff B. Carey and Tinie F. Munkers; w.O. 
Combes and Hattie S. Roberts; Philip G. Sullivan and Mary Bayers; D.A. Guinn 
and Mrs. Emmie I. Tapp.

On Tuesday evening, December 6th, Mr. W.O. Combs, a handsome bachelor of 30 
years, led Miss Hattie L. Roberts, of sweet sixteen, to the marriage altar, 
Rev. Asa N. Bird officiating.  Attendants – Mr. Ed. Crockett and Miss Fannie 
Roberts.

Mr. Robert T. Howard and Miss Lizzie Burns, of Trinidad, Colorado, were married 
a few days ago, and are now in our city visiting relatives of the groom.

The lovely Miss Lizzie Waller, of near Smithville, and Mr. Chas. D. Winn, of 
Kearney, were married on the 8th – Judge Lott officiating.

Married, in Liberty, Mo., Sunday morning at 6:30 o’clock, Mr. D.A. Guinn, of 
Plattsburg, Mo., to Mrs. Emma J. Tapp, of Kearney, Mo., J. South, J.P., 
officiating.

Kearney Items:
Married, Dec. 8th, at the residence of the bride’s parents, Mr. Jeff. Carey to 
Miss Lena Munkers, Rev. Lafayette Munkers officiating.  May they live a long, 
useful and happy life.  Many thanks for nice cake.

 The cards were out several days ago for the wedding last night, of Mr. C.T. 
Dye, of Weston, and Miss Ada Mosby, of this vicinity.  “Two hearts that beat as 
one.”

Dec 23, 1881:
On Thursday the 15th inst., Mr. Chas. T. Dye, of Weston, was married to Miss 
Ada Mosby, daughter of Col. John H. Mosby, of this county – Elder Perkins, of 
Gilead, officiating.

Married, in Liberty, Dec. 21st, 1881, by Prof. A.J. Emerson, Mr. Adriel W. 
Arnold and Miss Mamie K. Wymore, all of Clay county
The above was a “runaway marriage,” but we don’t think the parents of bride can 
say much, for way back in the dim past, we recollect they done a 
little “running away” themselves.   The Tribune wishes the happy pair a rosy 
and prosperous life, with no regrets for the past.

Marriage Licenses.
The following marriage licenses have been issued since our last:  Chas. T. Dye 
and Ada T. Mosby; John P. Asher and Lou. Breckinridge; John N. Bindero and 
Melvin P. Mosby; B.F. Moore and Etta Crossett; J.W. Markwell and Alma 
Masterson; J.A. Caliun and Lucy s. Benton; Adriel W. Arnold and Mamie K. Wymore.


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